My Current Setup
What does my current setup look like? These are the top picks of the gadgets and apps that I use daily to get my work done.
What does my current setup look like? These are the top picks of the gadgets and apps that I use daily to get my work done.
Hardware
โโ๐ฑ Phone
โโiPhone 14 Pro is my primary phone, which I have been using since launch. I intend to keep this phone for a minimum of three years.
๐จ๐ปโ๐ป Laptop
MacBook Air M2 is my person laptop that I bought for myself in December 2022. I also have a โโMacBook Pro 16" given by my employer for work. It is the 2019 model with Intel i7 + 32 GB RAM + 512 SSD.
๐ป Tablet
โโiPad Mini 6 is the only tablet device that I have. I used to have an iPad Pro until last year, but sold it after buying the MacBook Air M2.
๐ฎ Gaming
โโI have a Gaming PC which I had assembled way back in 2013. I have upgraded it significantly in 2017 with a new Cabinet, Storage and Graphics.
โ๏ธ Smartwatch
โโApple Watch Series 7 is my smartwatch of choice that bought in 2021 immediately when it was released to upgrade my five-year-old Series 2.
โโโโ๐ง Headphones
โโAirPods Max are my headphones of choice. I bought them in 2021, and it's great that it pairs with all my other Apple devices seamlessly.
๐ต Earphones
โโI have the AirPods 2 that I bought in 2020 to replace my first-gen AirPods. I use my AirPods so much that I possibly can't live without them.
๐ E-Reader
I have the Amazon Kindle Voyage that I bought in 2016. I had the Kindle Paperwhite before and later upgraded to the Voyage.
๐บ Smart TVโโ
I have the Apple TV that I bought in 2015. It doesn't support 4K, but itโs still going pretty well. I prefer this over FireStick or Android or Chromecast.
๐ Smart Speaker
โโI have the original HomePod, which I got in 2018. The sound quality is fantastic and integrates really well with the rest of my devices.
Software
๐ Mail
โโI have an Email hosted with my custom domain. I use Google Workspace as provider. I was using Hey Email before this.
๐ Calendar
โโI use Apple Calendar that syncs to iCloud. I have moved away from Google Products several years ago and as part of that I moved to Apple Calendarโโโโ
๐ท Contactsโโ
I use Apple Contacts that syncs to iCloud. I have moved away from Google Products several years ago and as part of that I moved to Apple Contacts.โโโโ
๐ท Photos
โโI use Apple's iCloud Photo Library for backing up photos. I was a Google Photos user several years ago, but many sync issues made me move to iCloud Photos.
โ๏ธ Cloud Storage
โโI use iCloud Drive as my cloud storage service. I have tried OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox as well, but since I use iCloud Photo Library, it makes it easier to use iCloud Drive as well.
๐ Notes
โโI use Mem for my knowledge management. Mem is powered by AI and has some wonderful tricks up its sleeve.
โ๏ธ Tasksโโ
I use Todoist for my task management. I was a Things 3 user but have since moved on to Todoist because I wanted to share lists with my wife.
๐ต Musicโโ
I use Spotify as my default music player. I was an Apple Music user before I decided to cancel my Apple One subscription and move to Spotify instead.
๐ Bookmarks
โโI use Raindrop as my bookmark manager. I frequently save links to products, tweets, videos, articles and many more for later use and organise them. I was using Walling and then MyMind before, but have since moved to Raindrop.
๐ Passwords
โโI use 1Password for my passwords and two-factor authentication needs. I was a LastPass user before but moved to 1Password for their better app experience.
๐ค Podcastsโโ
I use Pocketcasts to subscribe to all my podcasts. I love listening to podcasts, and I spend a lot of time listening to them. Pocketcasts is the best app for this purpose.
๐ Reader
โโI use Unread 2 as my RSS reader. I was using Feedly and Reeder 5 before that, but have since moved to Unread for their better app experience.
Accessories
โโ๐ฅ Monitor
โโI have the LG Ultrafine 4K monitor, which is 27" wide. It is the higher end model that has a Type-C hub at the back along with two HDMI and two USB A slots.
โจ๏ธ Keyboard
I use the Keychron K3 ultra-slim wireless on my desk, and it can connect to multiple devices at once. I connect it to both my MacBooks, and the Gaming PC.
๐ฑ Pointing Device
I use the Logitech MX Master 3. I used to use the Magic Trackpad until I had the Mac mini, but sold both since.
๐ฎ Gaming Controller
I use the Xbox Wireless Controller, Sport Special Edition in red colour to match my Gaming PC cabinet.
๐ธ Mesh Wi-Fi
I use the TP-Link Deco M4 as my home mesh Wi-Fi system. It's a three pack system that supports Wi-Fi 5.
๐พ External Storage
I use the Samsung T3 SSD as my hard disk. It is a tiny and compact device that has 512 GB in capacity, and I bought this in 2015.
๐External Mic
I use the Maono AU-A04TR microphone that comes with a tripod that I use on my desk and is connected to my monitor via USB.
๐ Powerbank
I have the Oppo 10000 mAh and Stuffcool 20000 mAh power banks. Both support Type C charging and fast charging.
๐ UPS
I have the APC Back-UPS as a power backup and protection for my home office, desktop & other electronics.
โโโ Wi-Fi UPS
I use the Resonate RouterUPS system as power back for my routers so that my Wi-Fi is always powered on and connected.